Money-saving guide

The 10 Best Deal Sites in Australia in 2026

One standout site per sector, from flights and groceries to fuel, tech and books. Every pick is free to use or has a free tier.

With the cost of living still squeezing Australian households, groceries, power, fuel and rent all take a bigger bite out of the budget than they did a few years ago. A flight deal site won't find you cheap diesel, and a fuel app won't get you a discount on a trip to Bali. Specialist deal sites are the way to go.

This list picks one standout site per sector: travel, everyday bargains, cashback, groceries, fuel, tech, phone plans, dining, energy and books. Every pick is free to use or has a free tier, and every one works for Australian shoppers.

1

I Know The Pilot

Best for flight deals

I Know The Pilot is the best place in Australia to find cheap flights, because every deal is curated rather than scraped. Instead of a search box that leaves you to do the hunting, it surfaces the fares that are genuinely below normal from Australian departure cities.

What it covers
Domestic and international flight deals departing Australia
Why it stands out
Curated deals, so you see real bargains, not every fare on the market
Best for
Flexible travellers who want to know when a great fare drops, rather than checking prices every day

Planning a trip?Our guide to the best sites for Australian travellers covers reward flights, travel insurance, travel money and getting around.

2

OzBargain

Best for everyday bargains

OzBargain is Australia's biggest community deal site, running since 2006 with more than 547,000 deals posted. Members post deals they find, then vote and comment, so overhyped "sales" get called out fast.

What it covers
Almost everything, from supermarket specials and tech to credit card offers and freebies
Why it stands out
The community vets each deal, and the comments often reveal a cheaper option
Best for
Anyone who wants a single daily check for bargains across categories

Tip:Set up Deal Alerts for keywords like a product name or store, so you don't have to watch the front page.

3

ShopBack

Best for cashback

ShopBack is now Australia's main cashback platform, especially since rival Cashrewards closed in September 2025. You click through ShopBack before buying from a partner retailer, and a slice of what you spend comes back to you.

What it covers
Online cashback at major retailers such as Amazon AU, The Iconic, Kogan and Chemist Warehouse, plus travel sites like Booking.com
Why it stands out
The widest retailer network in Australia, plus in-store cashback by scanning receipts in the app
Best for
Stacking extra savings on purchases you were going to make anyway

Tip:Check ShopBack before booking hotels; cashback on accommodation can be worth more than a promo code.

4

Grocerize

Best for supermarket specials

Grocerize compares prices between Coles and Woolworths so you can split your shop and buy each item wherever it's cheapest. Neither supermarket wins across the board, which is exactly why a comparison tool pays off.

What it covers
Thousands of products at Coles and Woolworths, updated weekly with the catalogue cycle
Why it stands out
A Deal Rating that tells you whether a "special" is genuinely low or just a return to normal price
Best for
Families doing a big weekly shop who are loyal to particular brands

Good to know:Grocerize doesn't track Aldi, and full use is a paid subscription after a 30-day free trial.

5

PetrolSpy

Best for fuel prices

PetrolSpy is the go-to app for finding the cheapest petrol near you, in every state and territory. It combines official government price feeds where states publish them with prices reported by users. Choice's on-road testing rated it one of the most accurate fuel apps.

What it covers
Petrol, diesel and LPG prices at Ampol, BP, Shell, 7-Eleven, Costco and independents Australia-wide
Why it stands out
Price-cycle graphs for each capital city show whether to fill up today or wait
Best for
Commuters and road-trippers in cities with regular fuel price cycles

Tip:Take advantage of fuel discounts from loyalty programs like Everyday Rewards or Flybuys for extra savings.

6

staticICE

Best for tech and electronics

staticICE is a price comparison engine built only for tech, searching more than 200 Australian retailers. Type in a model number and it lists every store's price from cheapest up.

What it covers
Computer parts, laptops, monitors, cameras and lenses, phones, tablets and consumer electronics
Why it stands out
A no-frills, fast results page that PC builders have relied on for years
Best for
Anyone buying a specific product who wants the lowest Australian price

Tip:Search the exact model number, not a product description, to avoid comparing different variants.

7

WhistleOut

Best for phone and internet plans

WhistleOut compares mobile and NBN plans from dozens of Australian providers, including 28 mobile carriers. It has been running since 2008 and lists plans even from telcos it has no commercial deal with.

What it covers
SIM-only, prepaid, postpaid and phone-on-plan mobile deals, plus home internet
Why it stands out
A 24-month cost view that cuts through short-term discounts to show the real price
Best for
Anyone still paying a big-telco price, since smaller providers on the same networks are often much cheaper

Tip:Look for "50% off for the first few months" switching offers, then set a reminder to compare again when they end.

8

EatClub

Best for dining out

EatClub offers last-minute restaurant deals of up to 50% off the total bill, drinks included. Restaurants post a deal when they have spare tables, so you eat out for less and they fill seats that would sit empty.

What it covers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeaway deals at roughly 900–1,000 venues each in Sydney and Melbourne, plus Adelaide and other cities
Why it stands out
The discount comes off the whole bill, not just a single menu item
Best for
Spontaneous diners and anyone willing to eat a little earlier or later than peak time

Good to know:Dine-in deals are redeemed by paying through the app with EatClub Pay.

9

Energy Made Easy

Best for electricity and gas

Energy Made Easy is the federal government's free comparison site for electricity and gas plans, run by the Australian Energy Regulator. Retailers are required by law to list their generally available plans, so you're comparing the whole market, not just the companies that pay for a listing.

What it covers
Household and small business energy plans in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT
Why it stands out
Independent, ad-free, and it doesn't ask for your name, email or phone number
Best for
Anyone who hasn't checked their energy plan in the past year

In Victoria?Use the state's equivalent, Victorian Energy Compare, instead.

10

Booko

Best for books

Booko is a Melbourne-built site that finds the cheapest place to buy a book, comparing Australian and overseas shops. It ranks every result by total price including delivery to Australia, so a cheap overseas price with expensive shipping doesn't fool you.

What it covers
Books, plus DVDs and Blu-rays
Why it stands out
Delivered-price ranking across local and international stores in Australian dollars
Best for
Readers, students buying textbooks, and gift shoppers

Tip:Search by ISBN to make sure you're comparing the same edition.

Quick reference

#SiteSectorCost to use
1I Know The PilotFlightsFree
2OzBargainEverythingFree
3ShopBackCashbackFree
4GrocerizeGroceries30-day free trial, then subscription
5PetrolSpyFuelFree (optional ad-free upgrade)
6staticICETechFree
7WhistleOutPhone and internetFree
8EatClubDiningFree
9Energy Made EasyEnergyFree
10BookoBooksFree

The biggest savings come from stacking these sites

  1. Step 1Find a flight on I Know The Pilot
  2. Step 2Book the hotel through ShopBack for cashback
  3. Step 3Check OzBargain for a gift card discount at the same retailer before you pay
Garth Adams

Founder of I Know The Pilot

Garth started I Know The Pilot in Melbourne in March 2016 as a place for great flight deals, and he's still the original deal finder. Since then it has grown to more than 400,000 deal email subscribers across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. His favourite travel experience was driving the USA coast to coast in a 70s station wagon, though he says he doesn't travel nearly enough.

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